網頁preen: 1 v clean with one's bill “The birds preened ” Synonyms: plume Type of: arrange , set up put into a proper or systematic order clean , make clean make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from v dress or groom with elaborate care Synonyms: dress , plume , primp dress , get dressed put on clothes Type of: attire , deck ...

網頁The bird was preening. 2. : to make (yourself) neat and tidy. [+ object] She stood preening herself in front of the mirror. [no object] She stood preening in front of the mirror. 3. disapproving : to act in a way that shows you are very proud about something or …

網頁Explore Thesaurus . 2. to spend a lot of time trying to make yourself look more attractive by arranging your hair, putting on make -up etc. Synonyms and related words. +. -. To make yourself look more attractive. groom. preen.

網頁To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; -- said of birds. Derham. 2. To trim up, as trees. [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell. A forked tool used by clothiers in dressing cloth. To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the...

網頁preen: To smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak or bill. [Middle English proinen, preinen, blend of Old French proignier, to prune; see prune, and Old French poroindre, to anoint before (por-, before from Latin prō-; see pro– + oindre, to anoint, from Latin unguere).]

網頁2020年11月22日 · Posture noun. The position of the body; the situation or disposition of the several parts of the body with respect to each other, or for a particular purpose; especially (Fine Arts), the position of a figure with regard to the several principal members by which action is expressed; attitude. ‘Atalanta, the posture of whose limbs was so lively ...

網頁2017年10月2日 · More showy forms of preening would include metaphorically wiping dust off ones shoulders showing they are smooth commonly seen in some men trying to impress. Mostly associated with females however also seen in males, preening is the act of trying to make oneself more attractive to a potential mate or person of the opposite sex.

網頁feeder: [noun] one that feeds: such as. one that fattens livestock for slaughter. a device or apparatus for supplying food.